This mask was inspired by the concept of a version of Gaston Lerouxs classic The Phantom of the Opera (the inspiration for the famous musical) staged entirely in a steampunk motif. The Phantom in the novel is an inventor; why would he not remain such in a steampunk-version of this world? This intricate metal laser-cut mask was hand-painted with copper enamel in a quick brush coat to give it an aged appearance. Metal gears were individually chosen and wire-wrapped to the frame to give the…